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OLGA'S CHIGNON

Olga...

- You called about those comic books? - Yes, don't worry

Excuse me

Is this book of poems good?

It's selling well. I love it

The tone's strange, a bit surrealist

The style's light

It reminds me of Lautr�aumont

- He's my favourite poet - Mine, too

- Really? - Sure, I love him

He really moves me

Though Lautr�aumont's not exactly light

That's true

You'll really like this

It's a birthday gift for my dad

Does he share our good taste?

Yeah... I don't know

So you're taking it?

I'm taking it

120 francs, please

I used to like this

Don't you want to keep anything?

- Thanks, Pascal - It's nothing

It's always been like that

I'll carry it like this

Let me give you a hand

- We can both carry them - There's no room

Watch it. The stairs are steep

Your brother's never around when we need him

I'll give it all to my neighbour

It will go to charity

That's fine

All done?

What's that smell?

Fennel

That's fennel?

Your fennel stinks

It's not mine, it's Dad's

Seeing anyone these days?

I can't keep track with you

No, I'm single

And glad to be

- You taping it? - You bet I am

You OK?

- Happy birthday! - How sweet

Don't go away

You don't waste any time

What could it be?

Socks! They'll come in handy

Your brother still in bed?

No, he went out

They're nice

"The pleasure of giving..."

- Have a nice lunch - You, too

- I messed up... - Look, Alice...

...the end needs work

Redo your number later

I'll work with Cedric on the soldiers number

How are you?

- Been here long? - I just got here

- You saw the worst - Why "worst"?

- It was - OK, you looked distracted

But it's still great

I'm so hot!

I could use a beer

I'm bored. Everyone's on holiday

- Holiday for me - You don't like anyone

Not true

I gained four pounds. It's depressing

- You couldn't care less? - You're right

But I have a huge arse

True. I wonder how you stand up

I feel like a big, fat cow

You're so ugly

You hurt me

I can't stay, I've got to run

Piss off, then

It's my father's birthday

It is? Give him my love

- Come over - We'll be here till 10 tonight

You get a haircut?

- It looks funny - Why?

Don't know. You look like a prat

What do I care?

Are you Julien?

Did Alice tell you?

We need a second pianist for the show

You play piano?

- You are Alice's friend? - Yeah, but that's all

I misunderstood her, then. Sorry...

- Now you behave - He'll behave

I'll put him on the plane Friday

Bye, Mummy!

You'd better behave or I'll lock you in the cellar

I've got my sister's son

She's in Germany on business. So I'm not free

Thanks, anyway

But I can't

Shame

Right, see you

- Sorry - Who was it?

Rogissart wants me to draft sample exams...

Essay questions, text analysis, etc.

- I'm too busy - But it is money

For what they pay, no thanks

And I'm on edge. My publisher's supposed to call

Don't know it

It's like Lautr�amont

You've read Lautr�amont?

No, but I'm going to start

Stop it! We said no tickling!

Shame on you

- See what he did? - Little creep

At his age, he gets away with it. I'd get slapped

Maybe not

I find men with moustaches sexy

Your dad would kill me

- What are you talking about? - Just talking bollocks

I'm afraid of hurting it

You won't

Why would you? Watch this...

- Any holiday plans? - None

Just hanging out

Working at all?

- On what? - The piano

How's the grill?

- We put them on too soon - Two more minutes

So the grill's coming along?

What's wrong? It's edible

What's your new book about?

It's hard to explain

Emma, you can tell them

- You read it - Me?

It's about a prince who leaves home to kill a monster

He's not a prince at that point. He's a peasant

So, this young peasant...

...wants to kill a monster to rescue his sister

She's not his sister at that point

He doesn't know she is

You're starting with the end

I am?

He sets out to rescue a princess

- On his way, he meets two rocks... - Two rocks?

Two rocks?

The thing is...

...in the first part, before he sets off

he says "a princess" not "my sister"

- That's what I said - No, you said...

- It sounds good - I'm lost

At least it makes you laugh

A guy who meets two rocks?

- Bastard! - No one ever said that?

- Arsehole! - It's complicated stuff

It's hard to read

Shall I put this here?

There are no candles on the cake

You doing OK?

I'm OK

You sure?

I was watching Emma just now

- Doesn't she look like her? - It's amazing

I'm Marion, a friend of Emma's. She said to drop by

So the little frog says to the chameleon...

He's not looking... It says, "What do you eat?"

I have to look

The chameleon says...

- Stop that! - But you said...

- You're looking at me funny! - I'm serving the cake!

So the chameleon says, "I eat insects"

The frog goes on and meets a giraffe

- I have to look - Stop it. It's not funny

The giraffe bends down toward the frog

The little frog asks, "What do you eat?"

The giraffe says, "I eat leaves"

The frog heads back to its pond

The cake's cut. Now I'm just listening

- You're going to ruin my punchline - No, I'm not

No one's guessed

It gets back to its pond where it meets...

It meets... You're throwing me off...

A crocodile. It asks, "What do you eat?"

The crocodile says,

"I eat anyone with a big mouth"

So the little frog says,

"You mustn't meet many people with big mouths"

Who wants cake?

I know a big mouth who tells long jokes

I don't want any cake

We brought it specially

It's my birthday!

Make your daddy happy

Your sweet daddy

- He gave me a lawnmower - With an adjustable blade

What's an adjustable blade?

I ate too much

Not going on holiday?

I'm broke

I've got to find a job for the month

I might have one in a toy store in Chartres

My mum's lending me her house in Le Touquet

Come on up, if you want

Who are you going with?

I don't know

I thought we could go together

That would be nice

It's up to you

I don't know if I can

We'll see

- What's on your mind? - Nothing

Marion left?

Isn't it bedtime, Basile?

Let him be. He's lucky to be nine...

...and discover The Circus. That's real luck

Won't he be bored here by himself?

Why should he be bored?

You're not depressing me

If that's how you feel, say so

No, you're not depressing me

He's not crazy about it?

Not really

He wants lots of changes

Why not change publishers, then?

We've worked together for 15 years

- You know how deep in debt I am? - You told me

What does he say?

He talks shit. That's what

That I've lost my spirit, my spontaneity, my charm

- You sure it's shit? - You trying to do me in?

No, but I haven't read your book. Let me read it

It would bore you. They're children's stories

You're right. Anyway, I never read

Maybe you're right

Maybe he's not talking shit, that dickhead!

You can't imagine how hard it is to see you like this

You are sweet, Nicole

I'll cheer you up, if you want

Stop talking nonsense

I mean it

Stop it, Nicole

You're serious, aren't you?

Of course I'm serious

My wife's always serious

How are things?

You don't know what I'm serious about

A refill?

- And the kids? - Fine

I need a photo for my student card

I'm registering again

What are you doing?

Put it back

Put it back

Shit, Alice, you don't steal sweets, not when I'm around!

Stop or I'm leaving

- Where are you going? - I'm leaving, stop it!

- Stop it! - OK, I'm stopping

Young man?

Some sweets?

Will that be all?

That's all

2 francs 40

- A fortune! - Ruinous, isn't it?

I'll take this, too

Second thoughts?

You're ridiculous

She always says she'll call back but she's leading me on

Can't you freelance for that other magazine?

Sure, but it's a financial weekly

It's interesting, but still

I think I'll stay where I am

I'm underpaid, but I like it

You have a feather...

Don't move!

One second

- What is it? - I thought I saw a friend

You don't play piano anymore?

You look funny here

I have my aunt's piano. Is it too late to learn?

It's never too late

Look

- I recognise that bike - That's you, moron

I stink, but I don't want to shower

Aren't showers here disgusting?

You really are weird

Can I show you something?

One of my costumes

You wearing that?

- It looks a bit... - What?

I'll show you. No jokes!

What are you doing?

Gregoire was thrilled to see me in this

- He's so horny, it's awful - Poor you

The other day we fucked on his parents' kitchen floor

I don't want to hear it

What?

Your filth!

We can gossip but I'm not one of the girls

- Like it or not? - It's nice

Don't you hate it, with your morals?

What morals?

Are we going?

Stop acting like a slut

Basile, come take your bath

Wash your ears, toes and willy

If it's Marion, I'm out

No, she's not here

I don't know

Hands clean?

Yes. Can I watch The Circus tonight?

Again?

Of course you can watch it. Ten times a day, if you want

So you're going into Year Six?

Your mum said your teacher last year wasn't nice

- He was mean - Really?

Elizabeth said he pulled their hair

They still do that?

- Yeah, the arsehole pulled my hair - Basile!

No, he's right

- That big arsehole - Enough. We heard you

- That poof - That's enough!

Your mother didn't teach you that, I hope!

That's no reason to call him a homosexual

- You don't even know what it means - I do so

- What is it? - A boy who sleeps with another boy

So? It's normal

Don't tell him it's normal

You think it's abnormal?

No, but... How does he know that?

Listen, Basile...

...in any case, it's not right to call people poofs

- He's a rat with a smelly bottom - That's better

- Am I disturbing you? - Of course not.

- You alone? - Everyone's asleep

Are you OK?

- What is it? - I had a fight with Gregoire

- Was it bad? - I just realised he's a prat

I guess I always knew. We have nothing in common

Let's change the subject

- You OK? - Yeah, and you?

- I'm such a mug - Why?

Because I don't understand. I can't leave him

You love him

I'm a real mug

I should have told him... It's stupid!

I have to see him, to talk to him

Where is he?

What am I doing here? This is a bad idea

Are you joking?

I can't just show up. Especially if he's not alone

Can you go see, and tell me if he's there?

- I don't know him - You've seen pictures

He always sits in the back

Go see if he's there

He's not there

- You sure? - I think so

- Seen Gregoire? - Not tonight

- Know where he is? - Maybe at his brother's

His brother's?

- Where does he live? - Across the street. Fourth floor

Want me to wait here?

- What is it? - Don't know. I'm paralysed

- What is it? - My stomach hurts. I didn't eat

- Eat something - I'm not hungry

- You sure? - I'm all right

I feel better

It's daft not to eat anything

You all right?

I'm looking for Gregoire. Is he here?

It's for you

Come in

Sorry

I'm a friend of Alice's

It may seem crazy just showing up like this...

...but she's a wreck

She's downstairs at the Blue Night. She'd like to see you

She's downstairs?

I don't understand

She just wants to talk

She's no baby. What's your game?

I know, but she's really down

What a pain!

I don't know what to say

Me neither

You won't go?

Say I don't want to see her

- Have a seat - I'm not staying

- Have a good evening - You too

- See him? - He's not there

- Did you eat? - He wasn't there?

Did you see his brother?

- He didn't say where he was? - At his parents

His parents? In Biarritz?

Maybe I got it wrong. He's visiting relatives

- I'll go see his brother - Don't!

He's pissed off. I woke him up

He's gone back to bed

But don't worry

You'll see him soon

I wonder if he's thinking about me

Probably

Why doesn't he call then?

Maybe he doesn't dare

I doubt it. You obviously don't know him

Don't worry

Can I sleep at your place?

Sure, if you want

It's a pain, right?

- Am I a pain? - Not at all. Come on

What?

Nothing

Can you give me back the last draught of my novel?

Sure

But I'm sorry, I haven't read it yet

That's OK

I need it. I'm seeing my editor later

It's on my night table

There's a letter for you

Where was it?

It's from the Arthur Rubinstein Competition

When is it?

In October

Hi, Miss Beauty! You all right?

Is this a contest?

Another heartache?

I was passing by

Am I disturbing you?

Not at all

Want some coffee?

You alone?

Just let me finish this

- Still no boyfriend? - No, I don't want one

- Not right now - Why not?

I don't know

I guess...

...I'm not in any hurry

I've got time to find my Mr Right

- Your Mr Right is your father - Are you crazy?

Hold on, I'm not sure

What?

It's weird, with a girl

Hold on, let me see

It's not for me

It's OK

Don't worry, I'm not in love with you

Sorry, Marion, but I think...

Oh, shit!

Hey, Pascal!

Remember when I lent you my moped and you said you owed me one?

- Yeah, why? - I need you

Really?

- What for? - It's tricky

Right now?

- See her? - In the blue dress?

And the bun

- You sure it will work? - Lf you're believable

They close in fifteen minutes

The second she comes out, you try to pull her

Be insistent

Even shove her a bit

She will send you packing. So maybe you insult her

Insult her?

Straight out. Scare her

- I'll come and slap you - Hey...

I'll half-pretend. But it has to look real

And it'd look great if you fall to the ground

I fall to the ground?

Yeah, I smack you

- And I knock you down - That would be a sight!

- But not hard - Of course not

I'm a real sucker. You're lucky

So you got it?

- You try to pull her, insult her... - Yeah, I've got it

How you doing?

Want to have a drink with me?

- No, thanks - Why not?

That's sweet. I can't

- You're not being nice - Another time

- I've been watching you - That's sweet, but...

Leave her alone!

Are you crazy?

Are you mad?

Are you all right?

- I'm OK - I'm so sorry

I'm so ashamed

You don't know how ashamed I am

- Think it's funny? - No, but...

What a pathetic act that was!

Pathetic

What'll you do now?

I'll go tell her the truth

I'll tell her why I did it

Who cares if she thinks I'm a lunatic

- Shit, what a prat! - Calm down

15 francs, please

Dad, I'm not into women

- You sure? - Of course I'm sure

Marion came on to me, that's all

She came on to you?

It was just a test. Three seconds

- I'm no lesbian. I prefer men - Good

Why "good"?

Would you be that upset if I loved a girl?

If I was happy with her and stable?

- Well, it's not an issue - But if it was?

You're right, I'm an arse

You're free, after all

Be happy. Be a lesbian

I'm not a lesbian!

You sure you're not a lesbian?

I wish I were, just to bother you. Would it bother you?

I'd like grandchildren

I won't have children. That will teach you

Your girlfriend would be a change

Especially from your last guy

Maxime?

He couldn't string two words together

It was impossible to talk to him

It was obvious what he was after

- Your arse! - Don't talk like that

"Don't talk like that" In the meantime...

So, Mrs Houel

- My daughter doing well? - Just fine

That's good

You're dead, Gilles

An armed child! Help!

Disarm him!

- You're annoying - Give me a break!

That's enough!

- What are you drinking? - A twist

What's that? A beer?

Beer with lemon syrup. Want a sip?

Heard from Gregoire?

Sod him. I'll cheat on him first chance I get

Don't be stupid

Anyway, I'm dumping him

It's decided. I'm dumping him

- Not dressed up? - We didn't know

Your father didn't tell you?

Maybe the prat's right

- Your publisher? - Yeah. He wants rewrites

You have to rewrite things?

- Ever try writing for adults? - It's not my thing

I tried once

It was a disaster. I can't do it

- It wasn't published? - A good thing, too

How could I have written that?

When you find old stuff you wrote...

You reread it. It's awful, embarrassing

- That must be a pain - It's a good laugh, too

A little hug, Basile?

A little kiss?

Little shit!

- I haven't seen you in a year - At least

I wanted to say...

...after what happened to you...

...I thought about you a lot...

...and your kids

Thanks

That's kind of you

Good to see you

Can I have a twist?

Am I intruding?

Take your hat off. Know who you look like with a moustache?

I'm joking. My beauty!

Dad!

We're going

Your son is leaving?

- Where's he going? - I don't know. He never tells me

Give me a hand downstairs?

We need two cases of Bordeaux

Forgive me

Alice, Ludovic...

- How are you? - Fine

No more invites to your concerts?

I haven't given any in a while

Shall I put this in the fridge?

I'm hungry. Nothing to eat here?

Enjoy

Got a cigarette?

Got a light?

You known Julien long?

Yes, I taught him how to ride a bike

You are that much older?

Five years

What do you do?

For a living?

I published a piece in a history magazine on Danton

Danton. The French Revolution

I know who he is

He was murdered in his bath by some bird

No, that was Marat. Danton was guillotined

He's the one who said,

"Show the people my head. It's worth it"

That's made up

He said, "Give Robespierre my balls. He'll need them"

That's a good one

- Weren't you living in Paris? - I came back last year

Stop it, Clemence

Seeing anyone these days?

- What's her name? - Olga

I think of you a lot

- Is that funny? - Sorry

It's not you, it's her

Is that Olga?

Sorry

I don't know what I'm doing

You don't waste time

He's funny

I'm sure Ludovic would suit you fine

Better than Gregoire

- How would you know? - It's just a thought

I'm a bit lost, aren't I?

What do you want to do with your life?

What a question!

- You're not very muscular - I'm not flabby, either

Stop it. That gets to me

Sorry!

It's the kind of thing that makes me...

What I love is when...

It's wild

And you?

- But you aren't one of the girls - Go on

- Make up your mind - Tell me

There's one thing I love, but I can't tell you

Tell me

That's really raunchy

No, it's not

Want some?

No, it makes me sick

Is Rogissart there?

Can I speak to him?

Hi, how are you?

I thought about that job you offered

If you still need me...

What are you looking for?

I'm thinking of giving up writing

Really?

I can't anymore. It's nothing new

Maybe you shouldn't force yourself

Feel a little guilty?

It's fun being here

Reminds me of when I was fifteen

You know, I love Yves

I should hope so

But he's a lazy arse

What did you tell him?

Nothing

He won't ask me anything

What is it?

I don't know

You're cute

Yeah, right

What're you doing with an old fart like me?

Silly

You want to know if I've cheated on him before?

Closed until the third of September

- How's it going? - Fine

Where were you?

I was...

I don't give a shit

- What's got into you? - Stop it

What?

You stand there not saying a word

You want to be forgiven

I don't give a shit

I don't give a shit! You're pathetic, that's all!

- Hold on, I don't understand - Shut up!

Fucking your friend's wife!

You mad or what?

Don't give me that!

How can you even think that...

That what?

I swear nothing happened. Nothing at all

- I don't believe you - How can you think that?

- Stop it! - Look me in the eyes

Look me straight in the eyes

I swear to God, nothing happened

I don't believe you! Stop!

- I think of Mum, too - Don't fucking talk about Mum!

Don't talk to me about Mum!

Have I ever lied to you?

Have I ever lied to you?

I'm sorry, I can't...

...I didn't mean to say all that

I'm sorry

The door won't open

What are you doing?

Me? Nothing

I pick from Family Risk-all, Family Throw-all

- Family On Vacation at Uncle's - Family Daredevil

Family... Smelly Feet

Family Zimboom and Family Float in the air

Want to see a magic trick?

Here goes

Pick a card, any card

Slip it back in the pack

Anywhere

Good!

The magic is going to work

The magic is working

That's the one

I know one, too

What time is it?

Three o'clock

I have to go to work

I slept so long

Wait. I need fags

- Mummy, an ice cream! - Wait, honey. Daddy has the money

- Did you park far? - In a side street. We late?

We have five minutes

Five francs

Why the long face?

Sometimes I feel like screaming, but not being heard

Ever feel that way?

Don't make fun of me

Want me to come with you?

Dad should find himself a woman

I mean, besides Nicole

I don't know

I spend my time here reading

- What are you reading? - The Humar Beast

- What? - Nothing

- I feel like leaving again - For Paris?

I can't stand this place

When I have money, I'll split too

But at the same time...

...I couldn't leave him alone

I'm so hot

We're all set

Bye, Julien

Come on, Basile. The plane won't wait

Call us tonight

- I didn't fill the tank - You'll be all right

- How are you? - I'm exhausted

Expecting someone?

Want a bite?

No, thanks. Keep your tapeworm

I have to change. Got your moped?

Call me tomorrow?

Someone's lying on the ground

- Gregoire - What's he doing here?

He stinks

He reeks of whisky

Get up

- I can't - This is typical!

- He drinks, then comes crying to me - Let's lift him

I'm going to puke

Hold it back

- How are you doing? - I'm fine

What's your name again?

Julien. You don't know him

- Yeah, I do - You don't

- I do - Sorry, I'm not being rude...

...but your breath stinks

- Can I sleep here? - You're a pain

You're a real pain!

Because of him?

Julien, stop it, he's legless

You're impossible

I'm so confused

- Isn't it over? - We slept together the other night

I've had enough

That's all you ever say

Why did you sleep with him again?

Because. He was cute. He was totally lost

I can't believe my ears!

What should I do?

- Do what you want! - Don't talk to me like that!

- You had to sleep with him again? - Why the drama?

We can't stay here like this

Yeah, right

Call his brother

- What an arse! - I love you

- I want to sleep with you - I don't

You're pathetic

- I'm sick - Come on

Got him?

My love. You're my love, you know?

- We can't see each other anymore - Why?

- Did he tell you everything? - Who?

- Your mate there - Julien? Tell me what?

The fooling around is over. You're all that matters

Bye

Good night

- What are you hiding? - Me?

You and Gregoire met

He wasn't at his brother's?

What did he tell you?

Why'd you say he wasn't there?

Why'd you say he wasn't there?

- He was with a girl? - No. He was pissed off

He wouldn't see you. I didn't want to hurt you

You bastard!

You should just forget him

He cheats on me and you say nothing?

What do you expect from him? He's a prick!

- I can't believe you lied! - Stop it

I'm sorry

What?

I don't know